Overview
Lead Control Systems Engineer role at GE Vernova. Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems for high-performance applications, including specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
Responsibilities
* Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for MW-scale power electronic drive systems.
* Capturing and translating high-level design requirements into efficient and robust software.
* Designing, implementing, and testing control application software for converter systems and electrical drives.
* Simulation of control systems (discrete/continuous) using MATLAB/Simulink.
* Writing application software for real-time control of systems such as active magnetic bearings, electric motors drives, AC/DC converters, etc.
* Supporting commissioning and validation.
* Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.
* Applying best-practice engineering standards and developing robust design practices.
* Occasionally travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation (typically a few times per year, a few days up to 2 weeks).
Essential Qualifications
* Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (UK Eyes only).
* Possession of or ability to obtain UK SC clearance.
* A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent, OR significant experience in an industrial software engineering environment.
* Fluency using MATLAB/Simulink.
* Strong knowledge of:
* Modeling continuous and discrete-time control systems;
* Analyzing Bode/Nyquist plots to determine stability margins;
* Field-oriented control principles of electrical machines;
* Electrical drives, converters, etc.;
* Power electronics converter systems and topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC to DC);
* Experience writing control software for Variable Frequency Drives.
Nice-to-have Experience
* Experience with advanced controls (e.g., LQR, robust control, multi-variable feedback).
* Experience modelling mechanical systems in Simscape/Simulink (e.g., driveline shaft with torsional and bending modes).
* Understanding of power electronics control principles, such as field-oriented control and PWM strategies.
* Experience using Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) rigs and laboratory test drives.
Clearance and Legal
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
You Can Expect From Us
* Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Competitive salary.
* Flexible benefits including: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
* 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times, or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work while delivering results on world-first projects.
EEO Information
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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